Newman v. People ex rel. McHenry

This is a suit- by the people for the use of McHenry & Graff, against Edward Newman, a constable of Arapahoe county, upon his official bond, and the other defendants as sureties on the bond. The complaint alleges ownership, and right of possession by McHenry & Graff, of certain personal property, a portion of which they claimed under a chattel mortgage executed to them by one Kerwin, who was in default in payment of one of the notes it was given to secure; • and a portion, as having the absolute title in themselves. The mortgage was given to secure five promissory notes for $75.00 each, dated…